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Smyrna Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison on Child Exploitation Charges
Peter Allen Snyder, 43, of Smyrna, Tennessee, was sentenced last Thursday to 20 years in federal prison after having pled guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of distribution of child pornography, announced Robert E. McGuire, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. Snyder also is…
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Consumer Protection Warns Tennesseans of Illegal Sportsbooks Ahead of Super Bowl
The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General urges consumers to be aware before the Super Bowl that wagering with an unlicensed sportsbook can lead to scammers stealing both a consumer’s money and identity. “Illegal gambling sites can look slick and legitimate, but looks can be deceiving,” said Attorney General Skrmetti. “Illegal sportsbooks don’t care if you win; they…
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Sales Closing Date for Pasture and Hay Loss Protection Approaching
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of hay and pasture crops that February 15, 2025 is the final sales closing date to purchase a Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy. Eligible producers must apply for coverage using form CCC-471, “Application for Coverage,” and pay the applicable service fee by the application closing date.…
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General Assembly Addresses Education Freedom, Disaster Relief and Illegal Immigration
Today, Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session and the successful passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a comprehensive disaster relief package, and robust public safety measures to prepare Tennessee to assist in implementation of the Trump Administration’s illegal immigration policies. “This week, in partnership with the General Assembly, Tennessee passed…
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TBI Introduces Two New Efforts to Protect Senior Tennesseans
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation unveiled two new resources on Wednesday to meet the needs of the state’s growing senior population. The first, TBI Find, is a mobile application, available now for both Apple and Android devices, to connect the public with up-to-the minute information about Silver Alerts issued in Tennessee. The app, more than…
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Middle Tennessee Grain Conference – February 4th
Mark your calendars! The 19th annual Middle Tennessee Grain Conference is set for Tuesday, February 4th, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) in Tullahoma, TN. For nearly 20 years, this conference has provided valuable insights and practical solutions for crop production challenges. Our Extension team, including local…
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Cannon County Schools Open Friday
Cannon County Schools will open one hour late with driver and bus driver discretion on Friday, January 24, 2025. The director of Cannon County Schools, Ms. Bonnie Patterson, stated, “Cannon County Schools will be open one hour late with driver and bus driver’s discretion. This will allow our bus drivers to have better visibility of…